


Hardcover
Published: 25th July 2001
ISBN: 9780124408302
Number Of Pages: 416
Henry Lee's Crime Scene Handbook outlines proven methods to help you collect and process physical evidence correctly, analyze it thoroughly, and understand its relevance to the case involved. It evaluates the newest chemical and instrumental techniques, and covers new areas such as forensic analysis of computers and advanced shooting scene reconstruction methods. This "must-have" guide is enhanced with dozens of color photographs, logic trees, check lists, worksheets, case studies, lists of suppliers, and more.
Henry Lee has consulted on thousands of criminal cases around the world and is highly sought after to help solve difficult cases. Now he and his co-authors share more than 50 years of combined experience in this systematic approach to crime scene processing. It provides the information you need for initial training, to take with you in the field, and to refer to again and again during the course of each investigation.
KEY FEATURES:
* Presents a unique, systematic approach to crime scene processing
* Covers in detail how to manage a crime scene, collect information, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence, conduct field tests, and reconstruct a sequence of events
* Describes how to use the latest chemical and instrumental techniques for each kind of crime scene
* Outlines common problems and provides clear recommendations for overcoming them
* Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes
* Presents a unique, systematic approach to crime scene processing
* Covers in detail how to manage a crime scene, collect information, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence, conduct field tests, and reconstruct a sequence of events
* Describes how to use the latest chemical and instrumental techniques for each kind of crime scene
* Outlines common problems and provides clear recommendations for overcoming them
* Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes
...presents a unique systematic and logical approach to crime scene processing. - Law Enforcement Technology .one of the most well-compiled, easy to read and understand, thorough and beautifully written books that can go a long way in making one a better crime scene investigator. - Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine
Preface | p. xi |
Contributors | p. xiii |
General Crime Scene Considerations | |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Types of Crime Scenes | p. 2 |
Physical Evidence in a Criminal Investigation | p. 6 |
Scentific Crime Scene Investigation | p. 16 |
Elements of Crime Scene Management | |
Introduction | p. 19 |
Components of an Effective Crime Scene Management System | p. 19 |
Information Management | p. 19 |
Management of Manpower | p. 38 |
Technology and Equipment Management | p. 39 |
Management of Logistics | p. 41 |
General Crime Scene Procedures | |
Introduction | p. 49 |
Role of the First Responding Officer | p. 50 |
Initial Crime Scene Response | p. 57 |
Crime Scene Communication | p. 58 |
Legal Implications for Crime Scene Searches | p. 61 |
Documentation of the Crime Scene | p. 66 |
Crime Scene Search | p. 66 |
Preliminary Reconstruction | p. 67 |
Releasing the Scene | p. 68 |
Crime Scene Investigative Team | p. 68 |
Biohazards Associated with Crime Scenes | p. 69 |
Crime Scene Documentation | |
Introduction | p. 73 |
Documentation Begins | p. 74 |
Effective Note-Taking | p. 74 |
Videography of the Crime Scene | p. 78 |
Photographic Documentation | p. 80 |
Sketching the Crime Scene | p. 104 |
Searching for Physical Evidence | |
Introduction | p. 113 |
Objectives of a Crime Scene Search | p. 113 |
General Concepts of Crime Scene Searches | p. 118 |
Crime Scene Search Patterns | p. 122 |
Practical Application of Crime Scene Searches | p. 128 |
Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence | |
General Considerations | p. 131 |
Fingerprints | p. 135 |
Impression Evidence | p. 144 |
Hair and Fiber Evidence | p. 151 |
Other Trace Evidence: Glass, Paint, and Soil | p. 153 |
Firearms and Toolmarks | p. 156 |
Biological Evidence: Blood, Booy Fluids and Tissue | p. 161 |
Accelerants and Flammable Fluids | p. 172 |
Explosive Material | p. 174 |
Questioned Documents | p. 174 |
Drug Evidence | p. 177 |
Bitemark Evidence | p. 178 |
Entomological Evidence | p. 178 |
Logic Trees | |
General Concept | p. 183 |
Common Features | p. 183 |
Logic Tree Applications | p. 185 |
Field Tests and Enhancement Reagents | |
Introduction | p. 201 |
Field Test Reagents | p. 205 |
Pattern Enhancement Reagents | p. 221 |
Legal and Scientific Considerations | p. 230 |
Special Scene Techniques | |
Introduction | p. 233 |
Outdoor Crime Scenes | p. 233 |
Fire and Explosive Scenes | p. 249 |
Clandestine Drug Laboratores | p. 256 |
Scenes Containing Biological/Chemical Agents | p. 258 |
Scenes with Electronic and Computer Evidence | p. 260 |
Crime Scene Reconstruction | |
Introduction | p. 271 |
Importance of Crime Scene Reconstruction | p. 271 |
Nature of Reconstruction | p. 272 |
Basic Principles for Physical Evidence and Reconstruction | p. 272 |
Stages in Reconstruction | p. 276 |
Types of Reconstruction | p. 276 |
Pattern Evidence in Reconstruction | p. 279 |
Shooting Scenes - Investigation and Reconstruction | p. 305 |
Special Issues Associated with Police Officer-Involved Shootings | p. 318 |
Requirements for Reconstructions After Crime Scene Released | p. 319 |
Writing a Reconstruction Report | p. 319 |
Crime Scene Investigation Equipment Inventory | p. 321 |
Game Plan for Processing | p. 325 |
Resources and Supplies | p. 333 |
Bibliography | p. 343 |
Partial Reconstruction (Focus Point: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis) | p. 347 |
Complete Reconstruction (Focus Point: Shooting Scene Reconstructions) | p. 365 |
Limited Reconstruction (Focus Point: Location of Physical Evidence) | p. 399 |
Index | p. 411 |
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ISBN: 9780124408302
ISBN-10: 0124408303
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 416
Published: 25th July 2001
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 24.77 x 19.05
x 0.64
Weight (kg): 1.13